Education

University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI
Candidate for Masters in Chemical Oceanography GPA: 3.88
Coursework: Bayesian Statistics, Advanced Statistics in R, 2018 - Present
Statistics and Data Analysis, Earth Systems and Global Change

Northeastern University Boston, MA
Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology, Minor in Chemistry GPA: 3.2
Coursework: Biostatistics, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry 2014 - 2017
Activities: NEU Running Club, NU Planeswalkers Club

University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI
Candidate for Bachelor of Science in Biology GPA: 3.51
Relevant Coursework: Chemistry, Physics, Genetics, Ecology 2011 - 2013
Activities: Literature Club

Experience:

Chemical Oceanography Department Honolulu, HI
Graduate Assistant /2019 - Present
Characterization of chlorophyll blooms in the North East Pacific Ocean utilizing 18 years of satellite chlorophyll (CHL), sea level anomaly (SLA), and finite sized laplacian exponent (FSLE) data. Throughout this project, I have become skilled in the use of data processing and analysis techniques applicable across all fields of oceanography.

UHM Oceanography Department Honolulu, HI
Teaching Assistant /2018 - Present
Assisted in teaching responsibilities for Earth System Science Databases (OCN 463), Science of the Sea lab (OCN 201L), and Aquatic Pollution (OCN 320) over four semesters. Provided tutorials for weekly lab experiments, held office hours for Python tutorials, offered feedback on scientific writing mechanics, and graded weekly papers.

RCUH Oceanography Department Honolulu, HI
Laboratory Assistant /2017 - 01/2019
Assist in ongoing air-sea gas exchange experiments including; Influence of surfactants on air-sea gas exchange, and Influence of wind and bottom generated turbulence on air-sea gas exchange in shallow water environments. Participate in related research cruises in the Baltic Sea and Florida Everglades. Participated in multiple one week trips to the Florida Everglades National Park to maintain and upkeep time series equipment. The purpose of the time series measurements are to capture environmental parameters at water flow choke points between the mangrove estuary and the coastal ocean for quantifying inorganic carbon flux in mangrove systems.

Northeastern Marine Science Center Nahant, MA
Research Assistant /2016 - 05/2016
I designed projects and conducted experiments on the development of new solid-state pH sensor technology to be used in the analysis of chemical processes undergone during coral skeleton formation. Kept detailed notes and a logbook of ongoing experiments. Adjusted and presented data for weekly laboratory meetings. Performed chemistry lab related tasks such as solution preparation and glassware maintenance.

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute Woods Hole, MA
Laboratory Technician /2016 - 08/2016
Helped structure and design experiments related to carbonate chemistry and ocean acidification. I worked to develop isotope proxies for carbon, and oxygen to be used in mapping the pH history of the world’s ocean by forming carbonate (CO3) under varying environmental conditions in a laboratory setting. Maintained detailed notes, and lab logbook. Resolved problems by troubleshooting, and using data analysis to choose efficient corrective steps. Kept laboratory supplies ready by taking inventory and placing orders. Supported laboratory staff by maintaining and organizing the work space.

Northeastern Dept. of Marine & Environmental Science Boston, MA
Laboratory technician /2015 - 12/2015
Assisted professor with ongoing research in insect immunity and social structure. Responsibilities included organizing experiment tools and supplies; ensuring laboratory cleanliness and maintaining detailed work log.

Research Cruises:

Shark River Research Cruise Flamingo, FL
RCUH Research Assistant /2018
The Shark River Research cruise’s purpose was to evaluate the flux of inorganic carbon from a Florida mangrove ecosystem to the coastal ocean. Personally responsible for underway measurement operation and Setup.

Baltic Gas Exchange Research Cruise Kiel, Germany
RCUH Research Assistant /2018 and 09/2018
The Baltic Gas Exchange research cruise’s purpose was to address the uncertainty of surfactant’s effects on air-sea gas exchange. Personal role was to set up, and operate onboard equipment relevant to underway SF6 Measurements.

SPURS2 Research Cruise San Diego, CA
UCSD-UNOLS Volunteer /14/2017 - 11/17/2017
SPURS2 mission is to study the salinity processes of the upper ocean in the eastern Tropical Pacific. Personally responsible for underway CTD deployment, and data management using R software.

K-Bay Gas Ex Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii
Masters Student /2019
Volunteered in a two week long experiment that included multiple dual tracer releases. Purpose of the experiment was to parameterize air-sea CO2 fluxes in a shallow coral reef ecosystem.

Relevant Skill Set:

Lab Experience: Gas Spectronomy (GC-ECD), Cavity Ring Down Spectroscopy, IR Spectroscopy, Fluorescence Spectroscopy, Electroplating, Chemistry Lab Standards

Computer Experience: R, Python, Matlab, Unix, Microsoft Excel